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PLDT and Smart have been named among the Top 1% of Leading Employers of 2023 by the German firm Institute of Research & Data Aggregation. Only the top 800 companies globally were certified as Leading Employers after the Hamburg-based firm evaluated a total of 85,000 global companies and analyzed 7.9 million metadata gathered from global and web sources. The independent global study evaluated companies based on employer brand attractiveness, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, innovation, overall employee well-being, and external talent communication and satisfaction reviews online, among others. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ge5cD-X8 #MakeItMeaningful #MakeItPLDTSmart

This World Humanitarian Day, we honor the selfless individuals who dedicate their lives to helping others and celebrate the spirit of "malasakit" (care and compassion). For 30 years, our PLDT Smart Foundation (PSF) has proactively channeled our comprehensive humanitarian efforts into high-impact areas in education, disaster response, and community building, exemplifying our unwavering commitment to uplifting Filipinos. Ahead of PSF's 30th anniversary on September 6, we re-commit to our national role in shaping a future where, together, we build a connected, empowered, and progressive Philippines. True to PSF's mission, we #MakeItMeaningful by fulfilling the needs and uplifting the quality of life of each and every Filipino. #WorldHumanitarianDay #Compassion #Malasakit

Happy World Humanitarian Day! We celebrate our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence! From championing community initiatives and upholding strong ethical standards to advancing green technologies and reducing our carbon footprint, our ESG efforts are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to making a meaningful impact, not just today, but through generations. Join us as we #MakeItMeaningful for all. Learn more about our commitments to ESG: https://lnkd.in/gZyxxCs7 #WorldHumanitarianDay #ESG #Sustainability

Congratulations to PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc.! Our dedication to our greatest asset—our people—earned us multiple awards in our inaugural year at the prestigious HR Excellence Awards 2024! ⭐️ GOLD- Excellence in CSR Strategy Through our Shared Value Programs, we deliver positive impact in the areas of digital wellness, internet safety, disaster resilience, education, and livelihood to help improve the lives of Filipinos. Our programs also contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), while helping drive business competitiveness. Source: https://lnkd.in/gpp4My9h ⭐️ BRONZE- Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As a member-signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), we established a Diversity and Inclusion Policy that promotes diversity, advocates inclusion in the workplace, embraces each employee’s uniqueness, and fosters a safe and engaging space. Source: 2023 PLDT Sustainability Report: https://bit.ly/3WJ0Fbv 🌟 FINALIST- Excellence in Learning and Development  By revolutionizing our approach to learning and development we upskilled 14,227 employees. We created learning academies for targeted development, built an internal network of over 1000 coaches including 20 Certified Executive Coaches, and provided access to online internal and external learning platforms and partners. Source: PLDT Smart University Learning and Development 2023 Report We thank Human Resources Online and the industry respected judges for acknowledging our HR efforts. Most of all we thank our People Group, Group Corporate Communications, Sustainability Office, and the over 14,000 people of PLDT and Smart that inspired for this to happen. We will continue to strive for excellence and #MakeItMeaningful to effectively meet the evolving needs and aspirations of our people. #HRExcellenceAwards #CorporateSocialResponsibility #DiversityAndInclusion #LearningAndDevelopment

PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) (PSE: TEL) (NYSE: PHI) Gross Service Revenues grew by 4% or ₱4.2 billion to ₱103.4 billion, while Consolidated Service Revenues (net of interconnect costs) grew by 3% or ₱2.4 billion to ₱96.9 billion in the first half of 2024. Data and broadband, which grew by 4% or ₱3.0 billion to ₱80.5 billion, contributed 83% to Consolidated Service Revenues. Excluding the drag from legacy revenues, Consolidated Service Revenues were higher by 7%. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TqX947

For our pioneering adoption of AI and for powerfully leveraging Data and Insights, PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. received multiple recognitions at the LinkedIn Talent Awards 2024. • WINNER: PLDT – AI Pioneer (Above 10,000 Employees on LinkedIn) Category • FINALIST: Smart Communications – AI Pioneer (Between 5,000 to 10,000 Employees on LinkedIn) Category • FINALIST: PLDT – Talent Insights Pioneer (Above 10,000 Employees on LinkedIn) Category True to innovation, PLDT and Smart have been harnessing AI capabilities even before Gen AI became mainstream. As a skills-first company, our People Group has enabled both the business and its employees by building AI and Data Science skills and capabilities. This extends to the academia, contributing to the STEM preparedness of the country. Over 6,000 employees have been trained through PLDT Smart University courses across 20 curated pathways, over 5,000 have participated in our Skills Boost Academy Community Learning sessions, and over 2,000 employees have completed 45 AI and Data Science-related courses on LinkedIn Learning. This exceptional skills penetration continues as PLDT and Smart have a tangible roadmap to ensure that our people remain competitive, relevant, and agile. We are also helping co-shape STEM curricula, concretely impacting domain-specific skilling, and preparing the country's future tech leaders and innovators for employability. This is how we #MakeItMeaningful!

In what is the first annual The Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence —considered the “Olympics for technology” — PLDT Group’s Cathy Yang has been feted Gold Stevie® Winner, clinching the highest recognition under the category, Executive of the Year - Communication Technology. Inspiring innovation and purposeful work is how our leaders #MakeItMeaningful. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMM9VZeN #StevieAwards #StevieWinner2024

It is our commitment to innovate and invest in our most valuable asset—our people. We are proud to be finalists in three categories in our first year of participation at the prestigious HR Excellence Awards 2024: 🌟 Excellence in Learning and Development 🌟 Excellence in CSR Strategy 🌟 Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The winners will be revealed at the awards gala on August 16, 2024, at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila. 🏆👏 For our people, we continue to #MakeItMeaningful. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9FM2nM5 *HR Excellence Awards is an annual program that celebrates exceptional accomplishments and innovations within the dynamic landscape of human resources management in the Philippines. #HRExcellenceAwards #LearningAndDevelopment #DiversityAndInclusion

Happy International Youth Day! With this year's theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” we celebrate the power and contributions of our young people in driving digital transformation. *21% of our employees are under 30 years old—inspiring innovation and meaningful connections across generations. They belong to a rich and diverse work environment that celebrates individuality and a sense of belonging and community. As a partner in their career growth, we provide cutting-edge learning tools, personalized development programs, industry certifications, and coaching and mentorship. Building our nation’s Next Gen Innovators and Leaders is how we #MakeItMeaningful. *Data from the 2023 PLDT Sustainability Report: https://bit.ly/3WJ0Fbv #InternationalYouthDay #YouthEmpowerment #YouthDevelopment

Para sa bawat laban, nagpapasalamat ang bawat pusong Pilipino! ❤️ Salamat sa lakas at puso Caloy, Aira, Nesthy, EJ, Vanessa, Bianca, Eumir, Carlo, Hergie, Samantha, John, Aleah, Emma, Levi, John, Lauren, Joanie, Jarod, Kayla, Elreen, John, and Kiyomi! #SmartParis2024